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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nirmal Singh (ranked 3064 p4p, 4546 weight class) and Nico Lin (ranked 307 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nirmal Singh has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nirmal Singh seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nirmal Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nico Lin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Lin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Singh digs a right hand underneath Lin's ribcage. Lin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Singh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Singh has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lin regains guard immediately.
Our spies down at at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform us that Lin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Singh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Singh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lin's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lin.
Singh trying to control the pace.
Singh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Singh content just to control the position here.
Lin is looking to improve his position but Singh isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Singh controlling from mount.
Singh raining down hammerfists from mount.
Singh controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh wants to get back to his feet but Lin is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lin is surviving well by controlling Singh's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Singh controlling his opponent.
Singh wants to get back to his feet but Lin is holding on tight.
Singh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lin can't escape the position.
Singh controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nirmal Singh dominated that round.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Singh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lin did well to prevent Singh getting side control.
Singh stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin with the active half guard here but Singh passes nicely into side control.
Singh controls the position.
Singh tries for a kimura but Lin is defending well.
Singh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Singh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lin seems a little lost for a moment, as Singh dominates the positioning.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lin for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nirmal Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh forces Lin back against the cage and clinches.
Singh jumps guard and drags Lin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Singh seems keen to control Lin's posture.
Singh has his foot on Lin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lin works his way back into a safe position though.
Singh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singh is pulling down on Lin's head. It's preventing any offense from Lin, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Singh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lin has Singh in his guard.
Singh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nirmal Singh dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Singh has closed the distance and engaged Lin in a clinch.
Singh has picked Lin up - he's going for a ride! Singh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Still in half guard, Singh seems content to control.
Singh continues to stall.
Lin wants to get back to full guard.
Lin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lin can do to turn this around?
Singh connects with an inside leg kick.
Singh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Singh drops Lin with a beautiful combination! Lin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Singh is looking for the KO!
Lin is rocked!
Singh rushes Lin and presses him up against the cage.
Lin is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him?
Singh is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lin can't fight it off and eventually Singh manages to take the fight to the floor. Lin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lin has his foot on Singh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singh works his way back into a safe position though.
Nirmal Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Singh wants to stand but Lin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Singh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Singh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Singh drags the fight down to the ground.
Singh is pulling down on Lin's head. It's preventing any offense from Lin, at least for the moment.
Singh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lin is one step ahead there.
Lin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singh is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Singh controlling from the top position.
Singh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lin on the ground.
Further stalling from Singh.
Lin is looking for a triangle but Singh pushes his legs off easily.
Nico Lin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh works over Lin with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nirmal Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nirmal Singh!
Our winner, Nirmal Singh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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